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How to Become a Fraud Investigator-Examiner

1) Earn a degree in Economic Crime, Fraud Management, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Law, or Business Administration. For many positions, a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice may be substituted for investigator experience. 
2) Review the additional requirements below to make sure you qualify
3) Licensing and continuing education requirements vary by State. College graduates have the best opportunities; competition will be keen for jobs as investigators, because this occupation attracts many qualified people

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What Salary Does a Fraud Investigator Make?

Fraud Investigator-Examiner Job Description

As a Fraud Investigator, you will conduct civil and criminal investigations. Fraud investigators interview complainants, employers and witnesses, research records and obtain documentation related to personnel, medical and other evidence pertinent to the case. They obtain statements of fact, depositions, or confessions. They must understand and adhere to legal requirements and responsibilities gathering evidence. Fraud examiners obtain and serve subpoenas. They coordinate the service of search warrants and conduct field surveillance. Fraud investigators write investigative reports establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in court or administrative hearing. Fraud investigator jobs also entail presenting completed investigation to prosecutors, U. S. Attorney’s Office, or to assistant attorneys general. These jobs also require providing testimony in court or other proceedings.

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Fraud Investigator Qualifications and Training

Fraud Investigators generally have experience as an investigator with a criminal justice agency or criminal investigative agency of the armed forces, or investigating personal backgrounds, unfair and deceptive business practices, insurance casualty claims, or other directly allied field, three years of which must include field experience. College-level course work with major emphasis in criminal justice, business administration, public administration, law or directly allied field may be substituted for experience depending on where you are applying. Training courses in the following areas are desired: Interviewing and taking statements; report writing; collecting, preserving and/or rules of evidence; police science.

Fraud Investigator-Examiner Salary

Employment of fraud investigators is expected to grow about as fast as average for all occupations over the 2004–14 period, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. College graduates will have the best opportunities. Numerous job openings also will result from the need to replace workers who transfer to other occupations or leave the labor force. Earnings of investigators, claims adjusters, appraisers, and fraud examiners vary significantly. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, median annual earnings were $44,220 in May 2004. The middle 50 percent earned between $33,900 and $57,410. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $27,220, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $72,620.

Online Fraud Investigation and Related Degrees

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University of Phoenix Online: University of Phoenix will prepare you for careers in the field of criminal justice. University of Phoenix is the largest private university in the country and is dedicated to their students.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
BS in Business/Accounting
BS in Business/Finance
BS in Criminal Justice
BS in Organizational Security & Management
MS in Administration of Justice and Security

Colorado Technical University Online:

BS in Financial Forensics
AS in Criminal Justice - Stonecliffe College Online
BS in Criminal Justice

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Kaplan University:

AAS - Accounting
AAS - Business
BSA - Auditing - Forensic Accountancy
BS - Accounting
BS in Business Administration - Business Security and Assurance
MBA - Finance

Rasmussen College:

Associate's in Accounting - Financial Investigation

Utica College:

Bachelor's in Economic Crime Investigation
MBA in Fraud Management
Executive Master's in Economic Crime Management

Virginia College:

Associate's - Accounting Specialist
BS - Private Sector Accounting
AA in Criminal Justice
Bachelor's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Criminal Justice
Master's in Cybersecurity

Walden University Online: Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accrediting bodies recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

B.S. in Business Administration - Finance
B.S. in Business Admin - General
BS in Criminal Justice - Crime & Criminals
BS in Criminal Justice - Human Services for CJ
MPA - Homeland Security and Policy Coordination
PhD in Public Policy - Homeland Security

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Fraud Investigation Campus Programs

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DeVry University: These are Master's programs for Certified Fraud Examiner.

Programs Offered: Bachelor's, Master's | Certified Fraud Examiner, Technical Mgmt - Criminal Justice

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Arizona

Everest College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Investigations, Criminal Justice

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Phoenix

Florida

Everest University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's | Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Paralegal, and Homeland Security Specialist

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Tampa, Brandon, Lakeland, Largo, Pompano Beach, Jacksonville, Orange Park, Orlando North, Melbourne, and South Orlando

Keiser University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Crime Scene Tech, Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies

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Ft. Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Kendall, Lakeland, Melbourne, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Tampa, and West Palm Beach

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Investigation/Law Enforcement, Legal/Criminal Justice, Office Mgmt, Paralegal

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Fort Myers, Ocala, and Pasco County

Illinois

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's | Corrections, Crime Scene Evidence, Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Paralegal

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Rockford, Aurora, Romeoville/Joliet

Missouri

Colorado Technical University:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Court Reporting, Criminal Justice, Cybercrime Investigations, Forensic Investigation

Click a Location to Request Program Information => North Kansas City

North Dakota

Rasmussen College:

Programs Offered: Associate's, Bachelor's | Client Services/Corrections, Crime Scene Evidence, Criminal Justice, Criminal Offenders, Homeland Security, Human Services, Investigation/Law Enforcement, Legal/Criminal Justice, Office Mgmt

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Fargo and Bismarck

Virginia

The George Washington University:

Programs Offered: Master's | Forensic Sciences - High Technology Crime Investigation, Forensic Sciences - Security Management

Click a Location to Request Program Information => Arlington/Washington DC